Serving 452 students in grades 9-12, Tombstone High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tombstone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tombstone High School's student population of 452 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tombstone High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tombstone High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tombstone High School's ranking?
Tombstone High School is ranked #1456 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tombstone High School often compared to?
Tombstone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tombstone High School?
The graduation rate of Tombstone High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Tombstone High School?
452 students attend Tombstone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Tombstone High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tombstone High School?
Tombstone High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tombstone High School offer ?
Tombstone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tombstone High School part of?
Tombstone High School is part of Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District.
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